AedisPro

Measurements & Elements

TL;DR: The Measurement View is where you perform all takeoffs. Here you can draw measurement elements, adjust their properties, set scale and viewports, and track calculated quantities in real time.

Overview

When you open a Markup Page, AedisPro automatically enters the Measurement View. This workspace provides all tools needed to perform length, area, and count measurements directly on your drawings.

AedisPro Measurement View interface showing all measurement tools and panels

Complete Measurement View interface with drawing canvas, tools, and measurement panels

The Measurement View consists of four main components:

  • Drawing Canvas – where measurements are drawn
  • Element Properties Panel – edit properties of selected measurement elements
  • Scale & Viewports Panel – configure scale and define multiple measurement areas
  • Measurement Tree – view calculated quantities, organized by collection

These components work together to ensure accurate, structured, and efficient takeoffs.

Measurement Tools Overview

The top toolbar is organized into logical groups for efficient workflow:

Basic Controls

  • Select / Move tool – select and move measurement elements
  • Undo / Redo – step backward or forward through your actions
  • Delete element – remove selected measurements
  • Copy / Duplicate – create copies of measurements

View Controls

  • PDF and Image Switch – toggle between PDF and image viewing modes
  • Zoom Controls – zoom in, zoom out, fit to view, and custom zoom levels
  • Pan & Rotate – navigate and orient your drawing

Length Tools

Length tools allow you to measure linear distances and convert them to area or volume quantities.

  • Length – measure linear distances (walls, perimeters, runs)
  • Length to Area – convert linear measurements to area (e.g., skirting boards, wall finishes)
  • Length to Volume – convert linear measurements to volume (e.g., pipes, gutters)

Area & Volumes

Measure 2D surfaces and 3D quantities directly on your drawings.

  • Area Tool – measure 2D surfaces (rooms, slabs, finishes)
  • Volume Tool – measure 3D quantities (excavation, concrete pours)

Count Tools

Count discrete items and optionally apply length, area, or volume multipliers for complex takeoffs.

  • Count – place symbols to count discrete items (doors, windows, fixtures)
  • Count to Length – count items and apply a length multiplier
  • Count to Area – count items and apply an area multiplier
  • Count to Volume – count items and apply a volume multiplier

Annotations

Add notes, labels, and visual markers to enhance your markups and communicate details.

  • Text & Labels – add notes and callouts to your markup
  • Shapes & Highlights – emphasize areas or add visual markers

Each tool produces a different type of measurable element on your markup, and all measurements are automatically calculated and displayed in the Measurement Tree.

Element Properties

The Element Properties panel appears on the left and updates automatically when you select a measurement element.

Element Properties panel showing customization options for measurement elements

Element Properties panel for customizing measurement element attributes and appearance

You can use this panel to customize:

Description

A human-readable identifier for the measurement (e.g., room, wall length, floor finish).

Label

Displayed name used inside the Measurement Tree.

Count

Only used for count/symbol measurements. Automatically calculates when placing symbols.

Fill Color

The interior color used for area measurements. Useful to visually differentiate rooms or zones.

Stroke Color

The outline color for your shapes/lines.

Stroke Width

Thickness of the outline. Set to 0 for invisible borders or increase for clarity.

Opacity

Adjust transparency of filled shapes for better visibility of drawing lines underneath.

Collection

Assign the measurement to a collection (e.g., Floor Finishes, Rooms, External Works). This helps organize groups of measurements.

Viewport

Select which viewport (scale region) this measurement belongs to.

Tip: When working with multi-scale drawings, always ensure each measurement is assigned to the correct viewport.

Scale and Viewports

Accurate measurement requires an accurate scale.

Scale and Viewports panel for setting measurement scales and regions

Scale & Viewports panel for configuring measurement scales and defining scale regions

The Scale & Viewports panel lets you:

Default Scale

Shows the currently active scale, e.g. 1:100.

You can:

  • Manually edit the scale
  • Use the calibration tool (measuring with two points)
  • Use the auto-detect tool (if available)

Once set, all measurements inherit this default scale unless assigned to a different viewport.

Viewports

Viewports allow you to define multiple scale regions within one drawing, useful when:

  • A drawing contains multiple details with different scales
  • Only part of the drawing needs a unique measurement context

Creating a Viewport

  1. Click the + button in "Other Viewports".
  2. Draw a boundary around the region on the drawing.
  3. Set a separate scale for this viewport.
  4. Assign measurements to this viewport using the Element Properties panel.

You can:

  • Edit existing viewports
  • Calibrate viewport scale
  • Delete unused viewports

Best Practice: Create separate viewports for details, insets, and enlarged views to maintain accurate quantities.

Measurement Tree

The Measurement Tree displays all measured elements in a structured, collapsible format.

Measurement Tree showing organized list of all measurements and quantities

Measurement Tree displaying calculated quantities organized by collections

Each entry shows:

  • Description
  • Quantity
  • Unit (m², m, count, etc.)

Measurements are grouped by Collections. If no collection is assigned, elements appear under (unassigned).

Why the Measurement Tree is Important

  • It provides a live summary of all calculated measurements
  • Helps verify completeness before exporting
  • Allows quick navigation to measurement elements
  • Organizes your takeoff logically for pricing, exporting, or reporting

Clicking any item will highlight the measurement on the drawing.

Performing a Measurement

Step-by-Step Process

1. Choose a tool

Select Area, Length, or Count from the top toolbar.

2. Draw on the canvas

Click around the shape or along the line to define your measurement.

3. Adjust Element Properties

Change color, width, labels, or collection for clarity and organization.

4. Ensure correct scale/viewport

Assign measurement to the correct viewport if needed.

5. Review in Measurement Tree

Verify the measurement quantity and unit.

Summary

The Measurement View is where all your takeoff work happens. Using the provided tools and panels, you can:

  • ✓ Draw precise measurements
  • ✓ Adjust visual and structural properties
  • ✓ Maintain consistent scales with viewports
  • ✓ Track all quantities using the Measurement Tree

This ensures a clear, accurate, and audit-friendly measurement workflow suitable for professional estimating and quantity surveying.

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